gradating

"To prepare for the party, Sarah arranged the food on the buffet table in a visually appealing way. "

"He is a student of life."

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

"The paint chips showed a clear gradation of color, from the lightest pastel to the deepest navy blue. "

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

"No one noticed that he had moved imperceptibly backwards."

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "

"There is one sterling and here is another"